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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 231.84 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 231.84 and 149.04 is: 205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 231.84 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/231.84 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 231.84 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 34,553.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,553.43/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.09

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